Joshua Kristian McCoy-Senior Contributor

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June, 2021
Voting member of the Georgia Film Critic's Association
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About Joshua Kristian McCoy

Joshua Kristian McCoy is a freelance writer and film critic from the United States. He is a lifelong film buff, a voting member of the Georgia Film Critics Association, a tournament-winning Smash Bros. player, and the proud owner of a Bachelor's in Psychology. He has contributed more than 1,000 pieces to The Best War Games in his three-year career at the digital publication.

Industry Focus

Film and Television

Favorite Movies

Alien
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

The Silence of the Lambs
Pan's Labrynth
Godzilla Minus One

Favorite TV Shows

Taskmaster
Andor
Community
Midnight Mass

Castlevania

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The Blade Movies Demonstrate One Important Rule For Trilogies

This early superhero franchise was both great and terrible, but maybe its best lesson is to let a trilogy be led by one creative voice.

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The Long History Of The Unproduced Gambit Movie

A five year long saga of bad luck and abandoned plans has left one of the most popular X-Men deprived of his long awaited solo project.

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G.I. Joe: The Blockbuster Franchise That Was Left Behind

Three films in, this big-budget action franchise has been largely successful without being particularly well liked. What makes them so forgettable?

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After countless failures to translate anime to live-action, creators refuse to learn the lesson. The worst kept secret of anime is the animation.

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When one hears the term "Lovecraftian" it conjures certain images in the mind. Here are a few lesser-known tributes to the father of eldritch horror.

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With over a hundred original films released this year from all around the globe, here are the worst received gems from Netflix.

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Nightmare Alley Review

Guillermo del Toro's newest creation is a cruel noir, dripping with his signature style. It may not be his opus, but it must be seen to be believed.

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Which Fast & Furious Movie Is The Best Of Them All?

Nine movies in with a tenth on the way, which action-packed family-based automotive epic is the best the franchise has to offer?

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5 Horror Movies Where The Killer Is An Animal

The most famous horror films are about masked slashers and supernatural monsters, but here's a few creature features about more natural threats.

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This Spider-Man Villain Needs A Full Reboot In The Movies

Despite being in the franchise for over fifty years, Rhino has only made it to the big screen once. And it was terrible, so its time to try again.

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Reeves' career has been a rollercoaster, but one role revolutionized public perception of this iconic performer.

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Among the colorful cast of Hunter X Hunter, one character stands out. He's unpredictable, he's whimsical, he's unstoppable; what's Hisoka's deal?

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